The cheapest and fastest trains from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$176
Fastest journey
12 h 9 m
Average duration
14 h 43 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
468 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC will cost around $176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
Of the 3 trains that leave Syracuse, NY for Washington, DC on Tue, May 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 468 km distance in an average of 14 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 9 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 16 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:51 PM12h09Syracuse, NY7:00 AMWashington, DC$1111One-way0 transfers
7:54 PM16h00Syracuse, NY11:54 AMWashington, DC$1671One-way0 transfers
6:54 PM16h00Syracuse, NY10:54 AMWashington, DC$2511One-way0 transfers
6:51 PM12h09Syracuse, NY7:00 AMWashington, DC$1111One-way0 transfers
7:54 PM16h00Syracuse, NY11:54 AMWashington, DC$1671One-way0 transfers
6:54 PM16h00Syracuse, NY10:54 AMWashington, DC$2511One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 290 miles (468 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$199 Average price | $123 Average price Cheapest | $340 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $199 (€161).
A bus is $218 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC costing on average $340 (€275).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Tickets start at around $199 (€161) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-123.56 (€-99.78). The journey takes 10h 9m versus 6h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
284 Empire Service · 129 Northeast Regional | 9:59 AM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 10h03 | 8:02 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service · 193 Northeast Regional | 9:59 AM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 10h53 | 8:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
284 Empire Service+ 2167 Acela | 9:59 AM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 10h04 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
48 Lake Shore Limited · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 11:42 AM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 15h18 | 3:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
64 Maple Leaf · 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 2:51 PM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 12h09 | 3:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 2 transfers | |
64 Maple Leaf · 67 Northeast Regional | 2:51 PM Syracuse Station, Syracuse, NY | 16h03 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC
Trains from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $72 (€58) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (468 km) distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 290 miles (468 km) |
Average train duration 10h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 10h 14m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Syracuse, NY and Washington, DC from $72 (€58). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Syracuse, NY to Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station.
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
- The Mission Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- $1
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse
- Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
- Best Western Syracuse Downtown Hotel and Suites
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and bus services
- Bus: Centro Bus Service
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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